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Drachm: Female Head (obverse); Eagle (reverse)
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Minted after a period of Athenian domination, this coin from Chalkis features two traditional symbols of its home island Euboia: a female head and an eagle battling a snake. What distinguishes this issue from earlier types, however, are the smooth, rounded face and deep-set eyes of the woman on the obverse, who may represent the goddess Euboia herself.
| Artist / Maker | Greek, minted at Chalkis (Euboia) |
|---|---|
| Date | 337–308 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greek, minted at Chalkis (Euboia) |
| Medium | silver |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Coins |
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